Role of Astrocytes in Neurological Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2022) | Viewed by 2772
Special Issue Editors
Interests: astroglia; brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF); genetic neurodevelopmental diseases
Interests: astroglia; Alzheimer’s disease; neuroinflammation; brain homeostasis; calcium dynamics; transcription factors; astrocyte–neuron interaction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Interest in astroglia pathophysiology has increased exponentially in recent decades. Astrocytes participate in virtually every aspect of the central nervous system’s physiology, from neuronal growth and survival to higher cognitive functions. They play a crucial role in the maintenance of nervous system homeostasis by helping neuronal maturation, regulating synaptic plasticity, and providing constant metabolic support to neurons. Alterations of these astroglial functions have been described in several neurological diseases, including both neurodegenerative and cognitive diseases. Accordingly, astrocyte-specific pathways are considered interesting targets to develop novel therapeutic strategies for these pathologies.
We believe that astrogliopathy research should get increased visibility and relevance in the scientific community. In this Special Issue, we bring together some exciting findings from young and established research groups that are active in the field of astroglia physiology and pathology.
Dr. Fabrizia Cesca
Dr. Stefano Ferroni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- astroglia
- neuronal growth
- neurological diseases
